Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) is seeking a Senior Integration & Development Test Engineer to join our cohesive team of professional problem solvers in Kirkland, WA.
If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has been awarded as one of Washington?s Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!
JOB SUMMARY
The overriding business objective for the Senior?Integration Engineer will be to support the design, development, and test of innovative aircraft Power Systems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and revise complex system integration and development test procedures, perform complex tests and document results from lab and aircraft testing
- Prepare and review custom test equipment drawings and designs
- Coordinate and track formal test equipment drawing release process
- Support less experienced engineers on custom test equipment design
- Analyze and solve complex technical problems that require in-depth evaluation of variable factors, partially through use of test data and specification requirements
- Organize and analyze data and document results using a variety of data plotting and analysis tools. Review results to ensure their accuracy and appropriateness
- Perform system integration and development testing and troubleshooting using custom test equipment and standard lab test equipment. Define standard and custom test equipment to support problem discovery and isolation.
- Define standard and custom test equipment to support integration projects and development projects
- Prepare and present complex technical information of diverse scope for internal and external engineers, program personnel, and other internal and external customers
- Guide technicians and engineers in performing system integration and unit level development test and custom test equipment builds
- Support selection and provide guidance and review of external suppliers of test equipment
- Develop software programs and use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on electronic products and systems
- Support system, environmental and electromagnetic interference testing of aircraft electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution equipment in the APC department
- Prepare and review system and unit level test procedures and reports for aircraft electrical power generation, conversion, and distribution equipment
- Support DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and MIL-STD-461 testing on aerospace electrical power equipment
- Develop and review development and qualification test procedures for environmental and EMI
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical?Engineering or related technical discipline?from an accredited institution is required
- Demonstrates proficiency ~ typically five (5) or more years of direct experience in the duties & responsibilities of the position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by?International Traffic in Arms Regulations?(ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background screen and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
Base salary range is $102,687 - $154,031 per year. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.
Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:
Stay Healthy ? Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
Save for the Future ? 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Find Balance ? Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
Time for You ? Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year